Castlebridge Show Schedule 2019
Schedule of the 79th Castlebridge Annual Horticultural and Agricultural Show to be held on Sunday, 11th August, 2019
Entries can be left with any of the following:
Jim Kinsellla (Treasurer): Phone: 087-6783288
Regina Kehoe (Treasurer): Phone: (086-3513066)
Breeda Conroy (Secretary): Johnstown Lower, Castlebridge (087-6178092)
Or you can e-mail your entries to: castlebridgeshow@gmail.com
Or you can enter via the website: www.castlebridgeshow.com (click on button entitled "On-line Entry Form") - which also operates via e-mail.
Entry Fees (except where otherwise stated): €1 per entry per class for adults. No entry fee for children in junior and schools classes.
MISCELLANEOUS (OPEN) SECTION
Marie Sinnott Memorial Perpetual Cup for most points in this section. Also cash prize of €15.
HOME PRODUCE
Minnie O’Brien Trophy for best soda cake (white).
Sean Flanagan Memorial Perpetual Cup for best soda cake (brown).
Maeve C. Rahilly Memorial Perpetual Trophy for best cake of Show
Class
No. Description
1. Soda Cake (White) - approx. 900g (2 lb.) mixture
2. Soda Cake (Brown) - approx. 900g (2 lb.) mixture
3. Dave’s Irish Whiskey Cake (loaf tin) - see recipe
4. Harvest Fruit Loaf
5. Jam Sponge Sandwich (made with 4 eggs)
6. Lemon Drizzle Cake (loaf tin)
7. Light Fruit Cake 18cm (7”) round or 15cm (6”) square – un-iced
8. Four Muffins
9. Cherry Cake (loaf tin)
10. Victoria Sandwich (jam only, no cream)
11. Four Decorated Cup Cakes
12. Fruit Tart
13. Light Tea Brack (loaf tin)
14. Six Plain Tea Scones
15. Ginger Cake (loaf tin)
16. Porter Cake (loaf tin)
17. Special Occasion Cake - base not larger than 46cm (18”)
18. Vegetable Cake/Bread (loaf tin) - vegetable of own choice (e.g. Carrot Cake, Beetroot, Courgette, etc) vegetable to be named.
19. Christmas Pudding
20 . Four Home-made Biscuits
21. Chocolate Biscuit Cake
22. Bread and Butter Pudding (dish not to exceed 30cm (12”) round or 25cm (10”) square)
JAMS and PRESERVES
Connie Harpur Memorial Perpetual Trophy for best overall jam or preserve
23. Pot of Blackcurrant Jam
24. Pot of Gooseberry Jam
25. Pot of Raspberry Jam
26. Pot of Strawberry Jam
27. Pot of Loganberry Jam
28. Pot of Jam—Any Other Kind (put name on label)
29. Pot of Marmalade
30. Pot of Jelly
31. Pot of Chutney
32. One Jar of Honey
EGGS
33. Six Eggs (Brown)
34. Six Eggs (White/Tinted)
35. Six Duck Eggs
36. Six Bantam Eggs
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Stanley and Cora Warren Memorial Perpetual Trophy for best Art entry
Eily Jodan Memorial Perpetual Trophy for best Craft entry
37. Hand Knitted Garment(s)
38. Hand Knitted Garment(s) – Children’s
39. Knitted Hat and Scarf
40. Soft Toy (Knitted or Crochet)
41. Handcraft Article (Knitted) – made within last year
42. Other Handcraft Article – made within last year
43. Cross Stitch
44. Art – Oil
45. Art – Watercolour
46. Art - Mixed Media
47. Art—Drawings
48. Art - Any Medium (confined to students – all ages)
49. Patchwork Quilt
50. Any other Patchwork Article
51. Any Crochet Article
52. Crochet Blanket
53. Hand-made Greetings Card (single card only)
54. Any Handcraft Article (Special Needs Class)
55. Tapestry
56. Any Felted Article
57. Any Machine-sewn Article
58. Lacework
Note: Framing is recommended, but not essential for classes 44 to 47, but they should be complete
with cord/string for hanging. Framing is unnecessary in Art class confined to students.
Entry Cards should be pinned to garments entered in Arts & Crafts Section.
FRUIT SECTION (OPEN CLASSES)
Entry Fee: €1 per entry per class
Wm. Conroy Memorial Perpetual Trophy for most points in this Section
59. Dish/Plate of Five Cooking Apples (Bramley Seedling)
60. Dish/Plate of Five Cooking Apples (Any other variety)
61. Dish/Plate of Five Dessert Apples (Any variety)
62. Dish/Plate of Five Tomatoes (Calyx not to be removed)
63. Dish/Plate of Three Pears
64. Dish/Plate of Three Peppers
65. Collection of Fruit (minimum 3 kinds – not less than 2 of each)
66. Bowl of Berries – 1 kind
67. Pick-n-Mix” – using flowers, fruit and vegetables from your garden create an artistic display – space not to exceed 46cm (18”) square.
68. Dish/Plate of Five Plums
69. Tomatoes growing in a hanging basket (basket not exceeding 36cm (14”)
FLOWER SECTION (OPEN CLASSES)
Entry Fee: €1 per entry per class
FLOWER ARRANGING SECTION
Kit Roche Perpetual Trophy for best arrangement of the Show.
Arrangements not to exceed 46cm (18”) in width and 91cm (36”) in height, unless stated otherwise—e.g. Classes 75 and 76.
Accessories optional on all arrangements.
70. Miniature Arrangement of flowers in a container - overall display not to exceed 15cm (6”) height and width
71. Flower Arrangement in a Cup and Saucer
72. Arrangement of Garden Plant Material
73. Arrangement in Unusual Container
74. Modern Arrangement with 1 or 3 Flowers
75. Flower Arrangement on Pedestal - “Autumn Glory” - overall height not to exceed 183cm (72”) and width 60cm (24”)
76. Flower Arrangement in a Toy—overall height not to exceed 23cm (9”). N.B. This class is confined to Primary School children.
(No entry fee for children).
FLOWER SECTION
Patty Sullivan Memorial Perpetual Cup for most points in this Section.
77. Three Spikes of Gladioli
78. Three Decorative Dahlias
79. Three Cactus Dahlias
80. Three Pom-Pom Dahlias (not exceeding 5cm (2”)
81. Vase of Garden Flowers – not judged on arrangement
82. Vase of Sweet Peas (6 spikes) – (Prize: Sweet Pea Perpetual Cup)
83. Vase of Three Hydrangeas
84. Vase of Asters – Six blooms
85. 1 Specimen Rose – (Prize: Julia (Ciss) Walsh Perpetual Trophy)
86. Nicest Window Box Display – max. length 91cm (36”).
87. Pot Plant - Foliage
88. Pot Plant – Flowering
89. Hanging Basket—not exceeding 36cm (14”)
AGRICULTURAL SECTION (OPEN CLASSES)
Entry Fee: €1 per entry per class
Sponsor: John Cullen Grain, Ballymurn.
Lar Shiggins Perpetual Trophy for most points in this section.
90. Sheaf of Wheat
91. Sheaf of Barley
92. Five Stalks of Beans
93. Two Plants of Maize
94. Sheaf of Oats
95 Two Fodder Beet (must be clean)
96. Two Turnips (Swede) – Roots not to be removed
HORTICULTURAL SECTION
OPEN CLASSES
Entry Fee: €1 per entry per class
Jim Murphy Perpetual Trophy plus €20 for most points in this section.
97. Collection of Vegetables (5 kinds, 3 of each) - Perpetual Cup for winner
98. Five Potatoes (White)
99. Five Potatoes (Coloured)
100. Five Potatoes (Boiled in Jackets – not necessarily grown by exhibitor)
101. Five Onions
102. Hank of Onions
103. Five Onions with Tops (Spring Grown)
104. Two Table Cabbages (Round or Flat)
105. Two Table Cabbages (Pointed)
106. Collection Root Vegetables (3 kinds, 3 of each) Perpetual Cup for winner
107. Five Carrots (Long)
108. Five Carrots (Stump)
109. Three Parsnips
110. Three Beetroot
111. Six Sticks of Rhubarb
112. Twelve Shallots
113. Ten Pickling Shallots—each not to exceed 2.5cm (1”) diameter
114. Three Garden Turnips
115. One Marrow
116. Two Cucumber
117. Jam-Pot of Herbs (in Water)
118. Tray of Garden and Field Produce (e.g. corn, fruit, veg, etc. – tray not to exceed 61cm (24”) square
119. Truss of Tomatoes
120. Truss of Cherry Tomatoes
121. Two Lettuces (Butterhead)
122. Six Pods of Runner Beans
123. Dish/Plate of Peas or Beans (not mixed) - 6 Pods
124. Two Lettuces (Any Other Variety)
125. Two Cauliflower
126. Three Soup Leeks
127. Pair of Courgettes
128. Two Broccoli - Any Variety
129. Two Table Cabbages (Round or Flat) - Housewife’s choice
130. Two Table Cabbages (Pointed) - Housewife’s choice
131. Five Onions—each not to exceed 225g (8 oz.)
132. Three Beetroot – each not to exceed 225g (8 oz.)
133. One Head of Lettuce (any variety) - growing in a container not exceeding 30cm (12”) round or square.
134. Selection of Asian Vegetables—no more than 3 kinds (e.g. bok choy, chilli, lemongrass, etc.) Dish/plate not to exceed 30cm (12”) round
or square.
135. Collection of Other Vegetables (3 kinds) not listed above - to be named
NOVELTY SECTION
136. Largest Potato
137. Largest Head of Cabbage
138. Largest Head of Lettuce
139. Tallest Sunflower
140. Ugliest or Unusual-shaped Vegetable/Fungus
141. Heaviest Onion
142. Funniest Fruit or Vegetable - with appropriate title
143. Longest Runner Bean (attached to a batten)
144. Largest Marrow
145. Largest Beetroot
BEGINNERS CLASSES
Participants may enter this section for three years
Jim Creane Perpetual Trophy for most points in this section.
Cash Prize of €20 sponsored by Michael Redmond.
146. Three Carrots
147. Three Potatoes
148. Two Lettuce (Butterhead)
149. Two Lettuce (Any Other Variety)
150. Two Cabbage (Pointed)
151. Two Cabbage (Round or Flat)
152. Three Onions
153. Three Beetroot
154. Collection of Vegetables (3 kinds - 2 of each kind)
155. Four Sticks of Rhubarb
156. Dish/Plate of Five Tomatoes (any kind)
157. Truss of Cherry Tomatoes
158. Pair of Courgettes
159. Heaviest Courgette
160. Two Broccoli - Any Variety
161. Two Heads of Cauliflower
162. Dish/Plate of Peas or Beans (not mixed) - 6 Pods
163. One Head of Lettuce (any variety) - growing in a container not exceeding 30cm (12”) round or square.
PARISH CLASSES
Tom Brennan Memorial Trophy, plus €20 for most points in this section.
Section confined to those living or working in Castlebridge parish.
164. Collection of Vegetables (4 kinds - 2 of each kind) - Bill Rossiter Memorial Trophy for First Prize
165. Five Carrots (Long)
166. Five Carrots (Stump)
167. Two Lettuce (Butterhead)
168. Three Parsnips
169. Five Onions
170. Two Table Cabbages (Round or Flat)
171. Two Table Cabbages (Pointed)
172. Three Beetroot
173. Dish/Plate of Peas or Beans (not mixed) - 6 Pods
174. Two Lettuce (Any Other Variety)
175. Five Potatoes (White)
176. Five Potatoes (Coloured)
177. Two Cauliflower
178. Two Broccoli—Any Variety
179. Tray of Vegetables - one of each kind
180. Two Table Cabbages (Round or Flat) - Housewife’s choice
181. Two Table Cabbages (Pointed) - Housewife’s choice
182. Three Beetroot – each not to exceed 225g (8 oz.)
183. One Head of Lettuce (any variety) - growing in a container not exceeding 30cm (12”) round or square.
CASTLEBRIDGE NATIONAL SCHOOL SECTION
Entries to this section must be completed in school.
National School Cup presented by the teachers of Castlebridge National School.
Prize Medals awarded in each class. Rosettes awarded for special merit. No Entry Fee.
JUNIOR SECTION (14 years and under—unless stated otherwise) OPEN CLASSES
Nick Stafford Perpetual Trophy for Most Points in Junior (Open) Section.
Tony Furlong Memorial Perpetual Trophy for Collection of Vegetables.
Prize Medals awarded in each class. No Entry Fee.
N.B. Prize Medals should be collected on Show Day. Exhibits should be taken away on Show Day
184. Collection of Vegetables
185. Vase of Wild Flowers
186. Nicest Sunflower - stem no longer than 30 cm (12”)
187. Six Queen Cakes (iced) – 12 and under; 13 to 16 years
188. Six Scones – 12 and under; 13 to 16 years
189. Chocolate Biscuit Cake – 12 and under; 13 to 16 years
190. Six Chocolate Crispy Buns – 12 and under; 13 to 16 years
191. Six Chocolate Brownies
192. Pottery
193. A Decorated Stone
194. Handcraft Article—12 and under; 13 to 16 years
195. Art (a) 12 and under; 8 and under; 6 and under
196. Colouring-in (picture of own choice) – 6 and under
197. Healthy Lunch Box (including drink)
198. Miniature Garden on a Biscuit Tin Lid
199. Decorated Flower Pot - not to exceed 20cm (8”) in diameter
200. Revamped Tee Shirt
201. Hand-made Toy
202. Creative Sewing Design— 9 and under; 12 and under
PHOTOGRAPHIC SECTION
(Non-camera club classes)
(Snapshots to be taken by exhibitor – Snapshot size to be up to 18cm (7”) x13 cm (5”)
(Name and phone number on back of photo)
Entry Fee: €1 per entry per class
Sean Carr Memorial Trophy for most points in this section
203. Snapshot of scenic spot
204. Funniest snapshot
205. Snapshot with most appropriate title
206. Snapshot of people and/or animals
207. Agricultural snapshot
208. Wildlife snapshot.
209. Snapshot: Landscape
210. Snapshot: Action Shot
211. Snapshot: Seascape
212. Nocturnal Scene
213. Best Selfie Shot
FANCY DRESS PARADE (3pm – No Entry Fee)
Just dress up and step into the line-up in the show grounds at Castlebridge Hall
(a) 8 years and under; (b) Over 8 years. No entry fee
DOG SHOW at 3.45 p.m. (Entry Fee: €2 per dog per class)
1st and 2nd prizes sponsored by George Kehoe, Blackwater.
Paddy Ryan Memorial Perpetual Trophy for Nicest Dog of Show
214. Nicest Gun Dog - (Charlie Ryan Memorial Perpetual Cup)
215. Nicest Sheep Dog
216. Nicest Terrier
217. Nicest Puppy (1 year or under)
218. Dog handled by a child
219. Dog you would most like to take home
220. Best Groomed Dog (Hollyfort Perpetual Cup)
221. Best Toy Dog – (Chang Memorial Perpetual Trophy)
222. Any Variety Dog
223. Best Large Dog
The 1st prize winners from each of the above classes will then be judged for the
Nicest Dog of the Show and the Paddy Ryan Memorial Perpetual Trophy will
be awarded to the overall winner.
